One of Scotland's most notorious murder cases is once again under scrutiny, thanks to a new documentary from Prime Video, reports the Scottish Daily Express .

The Orkney Assassin delves into the chilling 1994 murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood, a waiter at the Indian restaurant Mumtaz in Kirkwall. ‌

Mahmood, a 26 year old Bangladeshi national, was brutally shot by a masked man in front of horrified diners, including families with children. ‌

Planning to return to Bangladesh and marry his girlfriend, Mahmood had previously worked on the island the year before his untimely death.

After the shocking crime, the gunman disappeared into the night, leaving a lasting impact on the island that still resonates today.

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